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1. Do you like being around other people?Architects tend to be more introverted than extroverted. They tend to not mind working by themselves or alone for long periods of time. Introverts may like people, but they don’t particularly care for superficiality. However, like anything, it’s not always the case.2. Do you mind working in a group, as opposed to individually?If you want to be an architect you’re going to have to work with other people. People make up teams that work on jobs. You may lead the team but most likely you’ll spend a lot of your early career working as a member of a team. You’ll also have to sit through meetings with other people, listen to them and work well along side them.3. Do you act then think or think then act?Architects tend to more contemplative and less impulsive. But again. It’s not always the case. Particularly with me.4. Do you like to listen or like to talk?Architects have to be very good listeners. Again. This can be a learned behavior, but it’s not easy to do if you’re the person that likes to express himself with words more so than drawings.5. Would you consider yourself more practical or a dreamer?Architects are dreamers. I have met a few, however, that aren’t. These people still make great architects, but they’re more behind the scenes. They tend to be more about the specification and technical aspects of a building.6. Do you like to learn new things?Architects tend to be more intuitive. They like learning new skills and tend to get bored easily.7. Do you look forward to the present or the future?Architects are more oriented toward what CAN be. Not what IS.8. Do you like math? (This is not the same question as “are you good in math?”)The framework for architecture is math. Architects describe a lot with numbers. Enjoying math is a good start.9. Do you like to draw by hand (pencil, pen, etc…) or on the computer(CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc…) ? (This is not the same question as “are you good at drawing?”)If you like to draw (or desire to get better at it) you’re ahead of the game.10. Do you like to write? (This is not the same question as “are you good at writing?”)Architects do a lot of writing. If you enjoy writing your job will be a little easier.11. Do you like public speaking? (This is not the same question as “Are you good at public speaking?”)Let’s face it. No one really likes this, but you can get over your fear if you work at it.12. Are you good at math? (This is not the same question as “do you like math?”)My impression is that the number one reason students don’t pursue the field is because their guidance councilor told them not to. In my experience it’s because the student wasn’t good in math. Being good in math is a step in the right direction but not your only consideration. If you desire to be good in math it could be that you will, with work.13. Are you good at hand drawing?This is, by no means, as important today. However, there is nothing like a hand drawn sketch to sell a client on talent and ideas!14. Are you good at using the computer (ex.CAD, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator)?You’re ahead of the game if you’ve got some experience with any of these software programs. You certainly don’t have to, but you’ll most likely use almost everyone in your job.15. Are you a good writer? (This is not the same question as “do you like to write?”)I was the worlds worst writer but got better with practice. There is a lot of writing as an architect (CYA, contracts, meeting minutes, etc…)16. Are you good at public speaking? (This is not the same question as “Do you like public speaking?”)Students give lots of presentations and architects sell themselves to clients, address the office and even speak at events. You can get better at public speaking with practice.17. Do you like to read?I was not a reader in college however I became one. There are lots of people out there with great ideas and one of the only ways to learn about them is to read. As an architect you will also do plenty of reading when it comes to Construction Documents and Contracts.18. Are you generally creative?If you’re going to be an architect you should probably be creative. Creativity is part of problem solving. You will learn to be a better a problem solver at school, but you should come to it with some degree of creativity.19. Can you see objects in your mind’s eye?It’s relatively important to be able to move objects around in your mind. I’ve met a number of architects who could not do this, but it comes in handy to conceptualize ideas.20. Do you get things done, procrastinate or miss deadlines?You better be conscientious if you’re an architect. Lots of coordination and hard work.21. Do you like doing research (looking for things) on the internet?I hate researching things on the net, but I do it all day long some days.22. Are you a decisive? Can you make quick decisions?This is a no brainer. You’ve got to make quick decisions on a job site otherwise you’ll get eaten alive by the contractor. Architects that vacillate don’t get the respect they need on site.23. Do you like repetitive tasks or variety?Architects tend to like variety.24. Do you make “to do” lists or wing it?Be organized if you want to be an architect!25. Are you outgoing (i.e. life of the party, out front of everyone, good at sales, etc…)?You’ve got to be good at selling yourself however architects tend not to be the “salesmen” type.